History and English classes emphasize the use of primary sources and why should it be different for STEM classes? Engaging in new research in all fields of STEM makes high school science more relevant for students. Help your students see why it’s…
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Are you looking for ways to support your students in developing a computational thinking mindset in any area of science? Computational thinking is a systematic, multi-pronged, problem solving approach at the heart of computer science and other fields that engage with complex issues. Whether…
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This workshop series will be led by teacher-leaders from our Culturally Responsive Teaching in STEM Task Force. Guiding Principles & Goals The Dimensions of Responsiveness in STEM workshop will be grounded in the guiding principles developed by our CRT Taskforce, including: Establishing…
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Why do we ask questions anyway? Socratic dialogue is a way of both intentionally and spontaneously curating a student’s path to understanding – by reflecting and expanding on students’ own questions. In this workshop we will explore the seven types of Socratic…
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The beginning of the school year is a critical time to set the tone within our classrooms, and build relationships with our students. As we continue to grapple with what education looks like in the presence of COVID-19, STEM teachers are facing…
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In this workshop we will be using all three dimensions of NGSS to design a coherent and conceptual unit plan that will foster enduring understanding of not only content but the big ideas in science. By the end of the workshop you…
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